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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1640217

THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC

Tax-exempt · MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043

Financials

$808K$625K2022$3.9M$1.3M2023$2.8M$3.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$2,822,829$3,699,691-$876,862$4,704,850$20,825$4,684,025
September 30, 2024990$3,939,683$1,322,785$2,616,898$5,496,684$21,219$5,475,465
September 30, 2023990$807,852$624,812$183,040$2,499,085$21,124$2,477,961
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,601,543
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$221,286
Net gain from sales of assets
$58,477
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,572,910
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$14,500
Program services (functional)
$3,572,910
Management and general (functional)
$126,781

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,496,684
Total assets, end of year
$4,704,850
Total liabilities, end of year
$20,825
Net assets, end of year
$4,684,025
Publicly traded securities
$2,795,610
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,910,848
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,773,177
Gross receipts
$3,111,924
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1989
State of legal domicile
DE

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN MICKLETHWAITCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DONNA PERRET ROSENVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JONATHAN H KAGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JENNY YOUNG DU PONTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BROOK BERLINDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY NOVOGRODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBARA PAUL ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CLARK B WINTER JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGE OSBORNEEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID SABELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR NICHOLAS CULLINANEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA HESSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN MICKLETHWAITCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DONNA PERRET ROSENVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JONATHAN H KAGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JENNY YOUNG DU PONTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BROOK BERLINDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY NOVOGRODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBARA PAUL ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CLARK B WINTER JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGE OSBORNEEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID SABELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR NICHOLAS CULLINANEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN MICKLETHWAITCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DONNA PERRET ROSENVICE CHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JONATHAN H KAGANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JENNY YOUNG DU PONTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
FRANCIS FINLAY UNTIL 523CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
Trustee or director
1$0
BROOK BERLINDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DR HARTWIG FISCHER UNTIL 823DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARTHA FLEISCHMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SIR MARK JONES STARTING 923DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NANCY NOVOGRODDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BARBARA PAUL ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CLARK B WINTER JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGE OSBORNEEX-OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
572 VALLEY RD UNIT 43019, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043-6801
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JOHN MICKLETHWAIT, 572 VALLEY ROAD UNIT 43019, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07043
Signed the 990
JOHN MICKLETHWAIT, PRESIDENT
Phone
(973) 509-9509
Return prepared by
LUTZ AND CARR CPAS LLP

Mission

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM, INC. (AFBM) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1989 AS A U.S. NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF AFBM IS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE ACTIVITIES AND COLLECTIONS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM AMONG AMERICANS IN THE U.S. AND OVERSEAS. THIS WILL FACILITATE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL, CUSTODIAL AND COLLECTING GOALS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF AFBM IS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE ACTIVITIES AND COLLECTIONS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM AMONG AMERICANS IN THE U.S. AND OVERSEAS. THIS WILL FACILITATE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL, CUSTODIAL AND COLLECTING GOALS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM. AFBM MADE GRANTS OF $3,572,910 TO THE BRITISH MUSEUM IN SUPPORT OF THIS PURPOSE.
    Expenses $3,572,910 · grants $3,572,910

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1640217
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1989
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,704,850
Income (IRS master file)
$3,111,924

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$2,822,829$3,699,691$4,704,850XML
990September 2024$3,939,683$1,322,785$5,496,684XML
990September 2023$807,852$624,812$2,499,085XML
990September 2022$995,747$2,751,139$2,180,959IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1640217).

Questions about THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC

What is the EIN of THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC is 52-1640217.
Is THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1989.
Are donations to THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names JOHN MICKLETHWAIT.
Who are the officers and directors of THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,822,829, expenses of $3,699,691 and total assets of $4,704,850 at year end.

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